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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6296841 | Odor control composition and process The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household and institutional odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates. The odor composition of ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6177070 | Deodorant composition Improved deodorants for offensive odors are made by combinations in a suitable solvent or carrier of at least two aldehydes, preferably in the form of addition components, with at least one unsaturated compound. These combinations can be further improved ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6136219 | Composition for water clarification The composition for clarifying a body of water comprises at least an anionic polyacrylamide, aluminum chloral hydrate or aluminum oxide and citric acid combined in amounts sufficient to produce a clarification of a body of water. If necessary, calcium car... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6129892 | Method and application unit for eliminating human urine odor The present invention consists of a method for storing an acidified, charcoal slurry and applying it to remove ammonia and absorb other odor-causing chemicals from human urine. Packaged in a plastic, squeeze bottle, the slurry can be carried in a pocket a... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6106853 | Processes, apparatus, and treatment agent/composition for devolatizing and stabilizing vaporous pollutants and their sources Processes for controlling pollution by: (a) devolatizing vapor phase chemical pollutants (VP's) found in effluents and other bodies and streams of gases and liquids, and (b) stabilizing substrates from which the VP's are released. The offending VP's are c... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6093387 | Extended-release chemical formulation in tablet form for urine pretreatment The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by e... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6080391 | Reduction of malodour The present invention relates to the use of one or more oxidoreductases in combination with a mediator for the reduction of malodour. Malodour reducing compositions and products comprising such composition are also claimed.... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6077318 | Method of using a composition for reducing malodor impression The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6074631 | Reduction of malodour The present invention relates to the use of one or more oxidoreductases in combination with a mediator for the reduction of malodor. Malodor reducing compositions and products comprising such composition are also claimed.... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6030608 | Method of processing and preserving animal urine as a lure The present invention is a method and means of enhancing urine based lures by using zeolite to absorb nitrogen and ammonia found in the urine. The method includes several steps of mixing zeolite with urine from the collection stage to the packaging of the... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6019963 | Deodorizing composition containing tea tree and eucalyptus oils A deodorizing dispersion effective for reducing the odor intensity of an odorous material, the dispersion including effective amounts of tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil, preferably dispersed in an aqueous carrier phase. The dispersion optionally includes ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6015550 | Method for controlling odor using alkylene carbonates This invention concerns a method useful for reducing odor where odoriferous amine-containing compound is present, comprising: applying an alkylene carbonate to a source of the amine-containing compound under conditions such that the alkylene carbonate for... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5984993 | Method and composition for odor control A method and composition are provided for controlling odor from waste products. The composition comprises a combination of chlorite salt and nitrate salt. The method includes the step of contacting the waste products or their surrounding airspace with the... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5980879 | Deodorant resin composition and process for production thereof A particulate deodorant resin composition comprising a water-absorbent resin and powdery zeolite dispersed within the resin particles. The composition exhibits the effect of deodorizing the absorbed body fluid while retaining the water-absorbent function ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5958334 | Combination capable of forming an odor barrier and methods of use A solid combination of compounds capable of being packaged in a single, air tight container, and capable of forming an odor barrier for trapping/blocking odors, especially in relation to a toilet, urinal or other aqueous based waste container/vehicle/pipe... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5951970 | Drying composition comprising an odoriferous substance The invention relates to a composition which donates an odoriferous substance and absorbs moisture, and can preferably be employed in wardrobes and similar containers, and in small rooms, for keeping the atmosphere dry.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5935554 | Concentrated aerosol space spray that is not an emulsion A dispenser for space spraying an aerosol composition comprising a container for containing the aerosol composition and a metering device for space spraying a metered amount of he composition. The composition comprises active ingredient and propellant whe... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5900253 | Mammalian excrement treating material and process for producing the same In order to effectively utilize a paper diaper waste having a high calorific value as a raw material for forming a mammalian excrement treating article having a calorific value enough to enable the article to be incinerated or burnt up even after being us... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5879622 | Method and composition for neutralizing offensive odors Scatalogical and other offensive odors are neutralized by prior deposit into a receptacle of drops of an alcoholic solution of menthol, peppermint oil and a pleasant smelling oil such as lemon oil. The menthol is present in an amount of 10% by weight, the... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5876707 | Extended-release chemical formulation in tablet form for urine pretreatment The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by e... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5869027 | Method for odor reduction Imides reduce odors. Imides are especially efficient at reducing the odors of odoriferous an amine or ammonia. The imides may be incorporated in pads which are the recipients of odoriferous waste materials, dispersed in holding tanks or lagoons or dispers... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5833970 | Deodorant material and deodorizing method Malodorous substances resulting from the decomposition of organic products derived from living organisms, such as acrolein, ammonia, aldehydes, cadaverine, indole, alkaloids including primary and/or secondary amines, butyric acid and skatole, separately o... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5833972 | Method for odor reduction Imides reduce odors. Imides are especially efficient at reducing the odors of odoriferous an amine or ammonia. The imides may be incorporated in pads which are the recipients of odoriferous waste materials, dispersed in holding tanks or lagoons or dispers... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5817300 | Odor reducing compositions Zirconium compounds reduce odors. Zirconium hydroxide and sulfated zirconium are especially efficient at reducing the odors of primary, secondary and tertiary amines or ammonia. Zirconium hydroxide and/or sulfated zirconium may be incorporated in pads whi... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5801220 | Rapidly disintegrating thickening composition A rapid disintegrating and dispersing composition for thickening liquid waste into a thixotropic gel comprises a polymeric acrylic resin and a colloid-forming mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. Additional ingredients ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5795566 | Deodorant compositions containing at least two aldehydes and the deodorant products containing them Deodorant compositions containing at least two aldehydes include at least one aldehyde selected from acyclic aliphatic aldehydes, non-terpenic aliphatic aldehydes, non-terpenic alicyclic aldehydes, terpenic aldehydes, aliphatic aldehydes substituted by an... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5736032 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5683707 | Biostatic media for active agents Liquid and powdered media for active ingredients, and specifically biostatic substrates or bases for the application of anti-microbial compositions, insecticides, and the like. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a composition for use as a s... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5660821 | Extended-release chemical formulation in tablet form for urine pretreatment The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by e... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5635196 | Method for preparing a disinfecting and gelling composition and resulting composition The method of disinfecting and solidifying an aqueous liquid medical waste containing microorganisms is provided in which dry glutaraldehyde is used as the disinfectant. In preparing the product for use in the method dry glutaraldehyde is mixed with a sup... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5609863 | Glyoxal composition for reduction of animal waste stench and septicity, and method thereof A composition and method for reducing odor and septicity from animal waste consisting of glyoxal is disclosed. One or more aldehydes can optionally be added to the glyoxal. The aldehydes are selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde, glycollic al... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5595731 | Organic fluid gelifying compounds The compound of the invention comprises a combination of four ingredients: a superabsorbent polymer, particularly sodium polyacrylate; a chemical disinfectant, particularly potassium peroxymonosulfate; an organic deodorant, particularly from herbal extrac... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5589164 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5587157 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5534249 | Method of reducing malodor using metal complex A method of reducing malodor in the environment by using a (1:1) dialkali monometal polyfunctional organic ligand chelate is disclosed. The 1:1 metal complex functions as an oxidation catalyst in the presence of oxygen to neutralize odor causing materials... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5516504 | Concentrated water-free aerosol space spray A dispenser for space spraying an aerosol composition comprising a container for containing the aerosol composition and a metering device for space spraying a metered amount of he composition. The composition comprises active ingredient and propellant whe... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5514588 | Surfactant-nutrients for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water The present invention provides for enhanced bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and waters by treating soil or water with a composition comprising a phosphorous source, a diluent and a compound or mixtures thereof represented by the structura... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5352444 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5330653 | Method for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide in sewage treatment plants A method for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide in an enclosure which is involved in processing sewage and where workmen are present wherein methyl benzoate is used an additive to the sewage is described. The methyl benzoate is preferably in the form of a ... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5308610 | Odor control composition and method of using same A method of controlling odors from a hydrocarbon-containing sludge including the steps of mixing a quaternary ammonium compound with water, adding a surface-active agent to the mixture of the quaternary ammonium compound and water, and dispersing the mixt... | 05/03/1994 |